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"BARAKURU RATHOTSAVA  : CAR FESTIVAL : BARKUR HABBA"

The Barkur "Rathotsava" was celebrated with pomp and gaiety on Wednesday, 9th April. Hundreds of people lined up and performed "Hannu Kai" (pooja) since the morning itself. In the evening the "Ratha" was moved on the main road of Barkur.  Lot of people gathered and enjoyed the occasion. The temples were decorated beautifully and the children wearing colorful dresses were seen buying toys and balloons and the streets of Barkur wore a festive look. The pictures speak for themselves…

 

-News: Harry DSouza, Fotografs: Vishwas Studio, Barkur

More News on Mr.Peter Dais

On Monday 14^th April a mass was offered for the soul of Mr.Peter Dais here in  Holy Family Cathedral, Kuwait at 5.30pm.  A huge crowd was gathered.

On Wednesday, 16th April at 8.30am, Peter’s body will be displayed at the Sabha Hospital Mortuary, Kuwait, for the loved ones, to pay their last respects. On the same day, at 5pm,  the body will be flown to India.The body is expected to reach Barkur around 4pm on Thursday, 17th April 2003.The timing of the funeral is not known.Blessy Dias, (cousin of Peter)  will be accompanying the body.

 

PETER DIAS, of Barkur, serving at Kuwait, met with a tragic accident on Wednesday at 10.30 am. He had a fall from a two storied building, while on duty. The mortal remains will be flown to Barkur and funeral details will be intimated later.

Survived by wife and two young children, Mr Dias was very helpful, generous and working in Kuwait for the last many years. We at Barkur. com send heartfelt condolences at this sad moment of tragic untimely death to the bereaved family. May the departed soul rest in eternal peace!

Dr.Gabriel Fernandes in news in USA

Gabriel advocates EPA (Environmental Protection Agency – USA) to save the fish from being exposed to chemicals, pollutants or pesticides, by justifying the health advantages of eating quality fish.  “Eating Fish and using fish oil reduces cardiovascular diseases, cancers, and arthritis”, says Dr.Gabriel Fernandes, a prominent scientist from Barkur, now at USA, in the article below:

Advocates urge EPA to protect elderly

By Christopher Anderson,San Antonio Express-News

Advocates of the elderly took advantage of a "listening session" in San Antonio on Tuesday to bend the federal government's ear and insist that it do more to keep environmental problems from compromising the health of seniors.

The Environmental Protection Agency is developing what it calls a "National Agenda on Aging and the Environment."

The University of Texas Health Science Center hosted one of six meetings held around the country early this month to gather public input. About 100 people attended the San Antonio session.

For the most part, speakers urged the EPA to do more research into how various chemicals, including everything from pesticides and pharmaceuticals to old discarded tires and dirty diapers, affect seniors and to take stronger actions to minimize their potential risk to the public.

Gabriel Fernandes, professor of medicine at the center, said seniors are eating more fish and using fish oil as a dietary supplement because studies have shown that fish consumption can protect against cardiovascular disease, some cancers and arthritis.

But mercury and other heavy metals, which can be especially harmful to both pregnant women and the immune systems of older people, can accumulate in large fish, Fernandes said.

Fernandes recommended "more attention to and more frequent examination" of such contaminants in fish found in lakes, rivers and coastal waters.

Lou Ann Ligon, a 72-year-old Dallas resident, questioned the Bush administration's plan to rewrite a rule that currently requires power plants to install the least-polluting equipment whenever they seek to upgrade their facilities.

"Please don't trade our health for corporate wealth," she said. Opponents of San Antonio's decision to introduce fluoride to its drinking water also prodded the EPA to stop cities from adding the chemical to public water supplies, because they believe it is unnecessary and could harm residents.

Others asked the EPA not to overlook more ordinary issues.

Roger McCarter, professor and deputy chairman of the department of physiology at the health science center, said the EPA should concentrate on reducing air pollution, encouraging regular aerobic and strength-training exercise and improving diet.

"The quality of air we breathe, the food we eat and the exercise we perform directly impact the way in which we age," McCarter said. "All three deserve attention in order to save U.S. taxpayers huge expenditures for elderly health care in the immediate future."

Carol Zernial, director of the Bexar Area Agency on Aging, said suburban sprawl is leaving many elderly residents behind, because they can't walk to a grocery store or other businesses near their homes.

"We need senior-friendly communities that are smaller and more livable," she said.

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